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We have 47 Materials Science (operation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Materials Science (operation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 47 Materials Science (operation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Improved reactor design and operation for the anaerobic digestion of biowastes
Anaerobic digestion is usually carried out in single semi-continuous reactors, especially due to their simpler construction and operation. Read more
Robotic metamaterial grippers with integrated control for in-orbit and in-space servicing and manufacture - C3.5-ELE-Pope
In-orbit or in-space servicing and manufacturing is a key area or focus for the future commercialisation of space, specifically through its potential to increase sustainable and safe operation and reduce cost. Read more
Creep behaviour of high-temperature materials in helium environments of future nuclear power plants
Structural materials in nuclear power plants are commonly operating at elevated temperatures in aggressive local environments and complex mechanical stress conditions. Read more
Investigation of Ammonia as a Carbon-Free Fuel for Future Internal Combustion Engines
Ammonia has a high potential for fast decarbonization of marine transport as well as heavy-duty (HD) and off-road vehicles. These sectors are also commonly referred to as “hard-to-electrify” because they present specific challenges and operation boundary conditions that strongly hinder electrification. Read more
Photocatalytic Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Renewable Chemicals and Fuels
Achievement of Net Zero in chemicals and fuels industries is crucial for mitigation of climate change effect and it is dependent on development and implementation of efficient technologies for CO. Read more
New Materials for Solid-State Batteries
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are widely used in mobile applications. However, concerns about the availability of lithium and cobalt raw materials suggest alternative materials may be needed in future large-scale applications. Read more
Damage characterisation and root cause analysis of wind turbine pitch bearings
Blade pitch bearings of large scale wind turbines control the individual blades in order to maximise power generation at low wind speeds and to prevent turbine damages under high winds. Read more
Dynamic simulation of load-following power plants integrated with CO2 capture technologies
Flexible operation of fossil fuel power plants is becoming a hot topic in the energy generation sector due to the expected increase of intrinsically intermittent renewable technologies in the energy mix in the near future. Read more
Dynamic simulation of power generation plant for carbon capture and storage
The new generation of power plants should offer effective solutions to reduce emissions and implement CO2 capture and storage. However, the combination of a complex fuel-processing plant and the level of integration lead to challenging problems with respect to the dynamic/transient operation. Read more
Fluidised Bed Biomass combustion
To achieve the UK’s ambitious target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 without compromising energy security, the UK’s conventional power plants must be operated in a flexible manner in terms of high efficiency, using alternative fuels (e.g. Read more
Radiation effects on fatigue performance of high temperature steels
The aim of this PhD project is to assess the impact of local microstructure and radiation damage on the fatigue performance of advanced high-temperature fusion steels, potential candidates for the first wall and tritium breeder components. Read more
Transmutation effects on structural integrity in plasma-facing tungsten materials
Tungsten (W) is currently the frontrunner candidate as armour material for plasma-facing structural components in fusion tokamak technology. In particular, tungsten-based divertor components will experience high particle fluxes and steady-state heat loads ranging from ~8-20 MWm-2. Read more
Multiphysics data-driven validation framework for component qualification in fusion.
In a nuclear fusion reactor Plasma Facing Components (PFCs) are subjected to extreme environmental conditions which induce complex loads. Read more
Super-Smart Wearable Technologies for Remote Health Monitoring (Ref: FP-ID-2024)
The project explores a revolutionary approach to design and fabricate wearable systems for remote health monitoring. Read more
Novel high-performance coatings: product and process development (Ref: AACME-24-029)
Coatings are used for a wide range of applications with formulations developed or adapted according to the needs specific to the surfaces they are used on- smoothness, brightness, scratch resistance are among these. Read more